# Bauer Thomas G KITFOX III

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05627EG
- Manufacturer (registry): BAUER THOMAS G
- Model: KITFOX III
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bauer-thomas-g-kitfox-iii

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N573TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N573TB): [Smith Ken S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20KEN%20S), [Fish Creek, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Fish%20Creek), built 2008, S/N 1016

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN26LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA268), Jul 27, 2026: Kitfox III (N573TB), Ephraim, WI, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA15CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA080), Dec 20, 2014: Bauer Thomas G Kitfox III (N573TB), Bumpass, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare during a water landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20141221023289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141221023289A), Dec 21, 2014: Bauer Thomas G KITFOX III (N573TB), Bumpass, VA, Substantial damage. Hard landing in glassy water conditions. Aircraft damaged by impact forces.
- [Incident 20130217003129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130217003129I), Feb 17, 2013: Bauer Thomas G KITFOX III (N573TB), Henderson, NV, Minor damage. During an attempted landing on runway 35R, N573TB lost control after touching down and ground looped. Consequently, the right main landing gear collapsed.…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 99ZZZX768](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX768), Sep 5, 1998: TUBE. BENT. LEFT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED UPON LANDING. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOAT KEEL AND LEFT NOSE TIRE DEFLATED. FOUND ROTATION TUBE COLLAPSED AND BENT. STOP BRACKET ROTATES P

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Uptegrove Joseph R KITFOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/uptegrove-joseph-r-kitfox-iii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601UC
- [Jones R C/Spratford W KITFOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/jones-r-c-spratford-w-kitfox-iii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601VI
- [Cenci Robert G KITFOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/cenci-robert-g-kitfox-iii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056025B
- [Blanford Richard L KITFOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/blanford-richard-l-kitfox-iii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602C2
- [George Joseph D KITFOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/george-joseph-d-kitfox-iii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602Y9
- [Kohles Jerry D KITFOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/kohles-jerry-d-kitfox-iii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603AP
- [Lindquist Walton KITFOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/lindquist-walton-kitfox-iii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603N2
- [Macnicol A/Nelson H B KITFOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/macnicol-a-nelson-h-b-kitfox-iii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603ON
- [ALT David John SR KITFOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/alt-david-john-sr-kitfox-iii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603WO
- [Bottoms UP Boat Lifts KITFOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/bottoms-up-boat-lifts-kitfox-iii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056045J
- [Phelps Rex Dale KITFOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/phelps-rex-dale-kitfox-iii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605CP
- [Shumaker James B KIT FOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/shumaker-james-b-kit-fox-iii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560625

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